Set Up an AirTag to Track Your Things
Pair an AirTag with your iPhone in Find My, then use Precision Finding to locate keys, bags, and more down to the exact spot.
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Step-by-step guides that walk you from broken to fixed.
Set Up Pi-hole on a Raspberry Pi (Ad Blocker)
Block ads and trackers on every device in your home with Pi-hole on a Raspberry Pi, a network-wide DNS filter set up in 20 minutes.
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Enable G-Sync or FreeSync on Windows 11
Get tear-free, stutter-free gaming by enabling variable refresh rate on your monitor, GPU, and games the right way on Windows 11.
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How to Fix an iPhone That Won't Charge or Charges Slowly
Get an iPhone charging again by cleaning the port, swapping the cable, force restarting, and checking the Charge Limit setting.
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How to Fix Google Chrome That Won't Open or Keeps Crashing on Windows
Stop Chrome crashing on launch or mid-session by disabling hardware acceleration, clearing a bad profile, and removing rogue extensions.
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Fix Dual-Monitor Scaling on Windows 11
Make a 1080p and a 4K monitor look right together on Windows 11 by setting per-monitor scaling so text stays the same physical size.
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How to Fix an iPhone That Won't Charge by Cleaning the Port
A dirty port stops most iPhones from charging; clean it safely, then work through cable, adapter, and liquid-detection checks.
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Create SmartThings Routines and Automations
Automate your smart home with SmartThings routines that trigger lights, thermostats, and security on a schedule, sensor, or voice command.
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How to Fix 5 GHz Wi-Fi Not Showing Up on Your Router or Device
Get your missing 5 GHz Wi-Fi band back by enabling the radio, fixing the channel, splitting bands, and updating Wi-Fi drivers.
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How to Fix a Smart Plug That Won't Connect to Wi-Fi
Get a stubborn smart plug online by forcing 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, moving closer for setup, and resetting it cleanly.
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How to Fix Apple CarPlay Not Connecting to Your iPhone
Get CarPlay working again by using a real data cable, enabling the right Siri settings, and re-pairing the car.
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How to Fix a Kindle That Won't Connect to Wi-Fi or Download Books
Get a Kindle back online by ruling out 6GHz and WPA3 issues, restarting, syncing your library, and re-registering the device.
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How to Stop Your Samsung Galaxy From Overheating This Summer
Cool down a hot Samsung Galaxy fast and prevent it long-term with charging, background-app, and brightness fixes for summer 2026.
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Fix Windows 11 Update Errors 0x80073712 and 0x800f0993 on 24H2 and 25H2
Cumulative updates failing with 0x80073712 or 0x800f0993 on upgraded Windows 11 PCs? Here is the official DISM fix, step by step.
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Set Up Sleep Tracking on Apple Watch
Track your nights with Apple Watch by setting a sleep schedule, enabling Sleep Focus, and reading the sleep stages in the Health app.
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How to Fix Bluetooth Not Working or Not Pairing on Windows 11
Restore Bluetooth on Windows 11 by restarting the support service, refreshing drivers, and re-pairing your device.
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How to Fix a Black Screen After Login on Windows 11
Recover from a Windows 11 black screen after sign-in by restarting graphics and Explorer, using Safe Mode, or removing a bad update.
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Set Up a VPN on Your Router (WireGuard)
Protect every device on your network at once by running a VPN on your router, with WireGuard for the best speed on home hardware.
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How to Fix an Android Phone That Charges Slowly or Won't Charge
Diagnose slow or failed Android charging by cleaning the port, checking the charger wattage, and testing in Safe Mode.
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How to Fix an HP Printer That Won't Connect to Wi-Fi
Get an HP printer back on Wi-Fi by forcing it onto the 2.4 GHz band, resetting network defaults, and updating firmware.
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How to Fix iPhone Battery Drain After an iOS 26 Update
Battery tanking after updating to iOS 26? Here is why it happens and the settings changes that actually slow the drain.
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How to Fix a Webcam Black Screen in Teams and Zoom on Windows 11
Stop the camera black screen in Teams and Zoom by fixing permissions, freeing the locked camera, and switching the capture method.
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Recover Deleted Files on Windows 11
Get back deleted files on Windows 11 using the Recycle Bin, File History previous versions, and the free Windows File Recovery tool.
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Dual-Boot Linux Alongside Windows 11 (2026)
Install Ubuntu next to Windows 11 safely with this dual-boot guide, including the BitLocker and Fast Startup steps that prevent data loss.
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How to Fix Google Chrome Using Too Much Memory
Cut Chrome's RAM appetite with Memory Saver, the built-in Task Manager, and a quick extension cleanup.
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How to Fix a macOS Tahoe Update Stuck Installing or Frozen
Rescue a macOS Tahoe update that's frozen on the progress bar by freeing space, deleting the bad installer, and using Safe Mode.
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How to Fix Scanner WIA Driver Errors on Windows 11
Resolve the 'You need a WIA driver' error and stuck scans by restarting the WIA service, reinstalling drivers, and resetting the Scan app.
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How to Fix 'Failed to Obtain IP Address' on Android Wi-Fi
Get past Android's 'obtaining IP address' loop by forgetting the network, fixing MAC randomization, or assigning a static IP.
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How to Fix Inaccurate GPS on a Garmin Watch
Sharpen Garmin GPS tracks by refreshing satellite data, choosing the right GNSS mode, turning off UltraTrac, and calibrating sensors.
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How to Fix WindowServer Using High Memory and CPU on macOS Sequoia
Tame the WindowServer process on macOS by cutting visual effects, checking displays, and disabling iPhone Mirroring.
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Set Up Parental Controls on Your Router
Schedule internet access, block sites, and filter content for every device by configuring parental controls on your home router.
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Fix 4K 120Hz No Signal on an HDMI 2.1 TV
PS5 or Xbox showing no signal, black screen, or flicker at 4K 120Hz? Here are the cable, console, and TV fixes for HDMI 2.1 signal drops.
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How to Fix AirPods Not Connecting or Auto-Switching Between Devices
Stop AirPods from refusing to pair or jumping to the wrong device with a clean reset, the right Bluetooth setting, and matched software.
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How to Fix Wi-Fi That Keeps Disconnecting From a Dual-Band Router
Stop random Wi-Fi drops by splitting your 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, fixing channels, and taming band steering.
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How to Free Up Disk Space on Windows 11 (2026)
Reclaim gigabytes safely with Storage Sense, Disk Cleanup, and a proper WinSxS clean-up, without breaking your install.
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Use a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera as a Webcam
Get a pro-looking video call or stream by turning your DSLR or mirrorless camera into a webcam with a capture card or USB utility.
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How to Fix a Printer That Keeps Going Offline on Windows 11
Stop the 'Printer Offline' status on Windows 11 by clearing the offline flag, restarting the spooler, and refreshing drivers.
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Fix a Synology NAS Not Showing in File Explorer
Synology NAS missing from Windows File Explorer? Enable SMB and WS-Discovery, fix Windows network discovery, and map the drive directly to get it back.
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How to Fix Ubuntu That Won't Boot After a Kernel Update
Recover an unbootable Ubuntu by booting an older kernel from GRUB, then repairing packages or reinstalling GRUB from a live USB.
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How to Fix Windows 11 Search Not Working or Returning No Results
Get Windows 11 Search typing, opening, and returning results again by restarting the service, rebuilding the index, and repairing system files.
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Set Up a Mesh Wi-Fi Network the Right Way
Get whole-home coverage from a mesh Wi-Fi system by placing nodes correctly, the single factor that makes or breaks performance.
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Speed Up Windows 11 Startup: 2026 Guide
Slow boot? Disabling startup apps fixes most cases for free. Here is how to cut Windows 11 boot time in a few minutes.
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Run Linux Apps on a Chromebook (Crostini)
Turn on the Linux development environment on ChromeOS to install real desktop apps like code editors, GIMP, and LibreOffice.
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How to Fix a Second Monitor Not Detected on Windows 11
Get Windows 11 to recognize a second display with cable checks, a forced detect, the graphics-reset shortcut, and a driver refresh.
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Tailscale: Secure Remote Access to Your Home
Set up Tailscale to reach your home network from anywhere with no port forwarding, using an encrypted WireGuard mesh, MagicDNS, and subnet routing.
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Enable Stolen Device Protection on iPhone
Stop a thief who knows your passcode from draining accounts by turning on iPhone Stolen Device Protection and its security delay.
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How to Fix a Mechanical Keyboard That Double-Types (Key Chatter)
Stop key chatter and double letters by cleaning switches, raising debounce time, or adding a software filter, ordered from easy to permanent.
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Fix a Printer Printing Lines or Streaks
Printer leaving lines or streaks across the page? Here are the inkjet and laser fixes, from cleaning cycles to drum checks, that clear it up.
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Recover Deleted Photos on Android & Google Photos
Deleted a photo on Android? Here is how to restore it from the Google Photos trash, the device bin, and even after permanent deletion.
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How to Repair a Degraded Synology NAS Volume After a Drive Fails
Replace a failed drive and repair a degraded Synology storage pool in DSM 7 without losing data, step by step.
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Back Up a Mac to a NAS with Time Machine
Use Time Machine to back up your Mac wirelessly to a Synology or other NAS over SMB, the right way on modern macOS.
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Connect Meta Quest 3 to a PC for PCVR (2026)
Stream SteamVR and PC games to your Quest 3 wirelessly with Air Link, or plug in over USB for the lowest latency.
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How to Fix an Apple Watch That Won't Pair With Your iPhone
Get your Apple Watch pairing again by fixing version mismatches, resetting the watch, and clearing a stuck pairing in watchOS 26.
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Fix a Video Doorbell That Keeps Going Offline
Ring, Nest, or Wyze doorbell keeps dropping offline? Here are the Wi-Fi, power, and signal fixes that keep your video doorbell connected for good.
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Fix a Logitech Wireless Mouse That Won't Connect
Logitech mouse not connecting over Bolt, Unifying, or Bluetooth? Identify your receiver type and follow the right re-pairing steps to fix it fast.
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How to Put EPUB Books on a Kindle (2026)
Send EPUB and PDF files to your Kindle wirelessly with Send to Kindle, or sideload over USB with Calibre when files are too big.
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Set Up a Matter + Thread Smart Home in 2026
A practical 2026 guide to building a Matter and Thread smart home, choosing a Thread border router, and avoiding fragmented Thread islands.
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Set Up Wireless Android Auto in Any Car (2026)
Add wireless Android Auto to a wired-only car with a USB dongle, and fix the first-connection failures that trip most people up.
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Calibrate a 4K HDR TV: Best Picture Settings
Get accurate color and proper HDR from any 4K TV by switching to the right picture mode and turning off the settings that ruin the image.
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Samsung Frame TV Art Mode Setup & Black-Screen Fix
Set up Art Mode on Samsung The Frame and fix the black screen caused by Night Mode and motion sleep so your art stays on display.
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Fix Sonos 'No Products Found' & App Won't Connect
Sonos app showing 'No products found' or speakers missing? Here is the fast, ordered fix for connection and setup failures in the new Sonos app.
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Set Up Jellyfin on a Synology NAS (2026 Guide)
Turn your Synology NAS into a free, self-hosted streaming server with Jellyfin in Container Manager, including hardware transcoding.
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